Re: watson/groves family
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In reply to:
watson/groves family
Marilyn MacDonald 7/12/11
I would recommend checking other records for the time/area/name/variations of the name for validation.The more you dive into research, the more you'll find instances like this.
For example - in my research I found someone listed in the 1860, 1870, & 1880 census records.In each record, the person had a different (allbeit similar) name. In 2 records he is listed as male, in the other - female. At first glance, one might not see a connection. However, by considering the age listed on each record & the other members of the household in each year - it all adds up:This IS the same person.
Good luck & happy hunting!